Han Shizu

Chapter 370 The Yang Bin Case (3)

The emperor's words moved the minds of the two people in the palace.Wang Zhang's eyes brightened slightly, as if he saw a turning point. Wang Jingchong's face was normal, and he maintained a respectful posture, like a loyal dog of the emperor.

"Dare to ask His Majesty's meaning?" Probing, Wang Zhang asked Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou obviously had plans long ago, without hesitation, he looked at Wang Zhang and ordered: "It's been nearly a month since Yang Bin's car was remanded, and it's really not easy to delay this matter. There is no suitable one. Now that I think about it, if I want to use Wang Qing to take charge of this matter, if I think about it, Wang Qing will be upright and upright, and I will definitely be able to uphold a fair heart!"

The emperor's plan surprised Wang Zhang, and he couldn't help guessing his intentions.However, a tangled look quickly passed over his face, and he responded cautiously: "I am instructing you!"

"Wang Shilang knew about the case before and after, so he supported Wang Qing's push from the side!" Liu Chengyou pointed to Wang Jingchong again.

Hearing the order, Wang Jingchong immediately bowed and said, "Yes!"

"By the way!" With a flash in his eyes, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Zhang again, and his tone was a little harsh: "I don't bother the two masters. For the Yang family, let Wang Qing explain. They have been running around in Tokyo during this time, everyone. Disturb people's hearts, let others be more peaceful!"

The second minister resigned and left. After sitting on the high ground to handle the case, Liu Chengyou stared at Wang Zhang's unusually aged back, his expression gradually restrained.

Although Wang Zhang's performance today was fine, Liu Chengyou was really dissatisfied in his heart!
For a long time, Wang Zhang was estranged from the township party Yang Bin. That was the period when the conflict between Liu Chengyou and Yang Bin was the most tense. At that time, in Liu Chengyou's view, Wang Zhang's actions were to draw closer to himself.At that time, Yang Bin was in charge of the government and Wang Zhang was in charge of the wealth. If the two "colluded" as before, it would cause more trouble for Liu Chengyou, and Liu Chengyou's progress in seizing power would be slower.

Later, Liu Chengyou also developed a feeling of admiration for Wang Zhang, who was conscientious, did not avoid rumors, did not hesitate to fame, devoted himself to the country, and managed the difficult finances of the big man.

However, at this moment, forgetting Wang Zhang's contributions and hard work, Liu Chengyou has only one thought, after all, he is not a person with his own heart.
Suppressing the little unhappiness in his heart, Liu Chengyou put away his thoughts, picked up a stack of memorials from the case, and flipped through them casually, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, and his face gradually revealed a playful look.

These memorials have one thing in common, which is the impeachment of various "crimes" against Yang Bin by courtiers and courtiers.In the imperial court, there is never a shortage of "smart people" who can adapt to the situation. What's interesting is that many of these people are former officials of the Yang family!
Originally, Liu Chengyou was skeptical about taking Yang Bin to death, fearing that it would cause chaos in the court, but after returning to Beijing, watching the courtiers' reactions carefully, his heart quickly settled down.He overestimated Yang Bin's influence. After all, this is not a peaceful and prosperous age. In the era of martial arts, Yang Bin, a civil servant, even if he is a founding hero, how important is it?
Raising his hand and pinching the sore nose, Liu Chengyou is now thinking about how to deal with Yang Bin and how to end this matter.In any case, Yang Bin's matter has already set off a political turmoil. He can disregard the opinions of most people, but he can't help but carefully appease Wang Zhang and Guo Wei, who are still important officials in our court.

And Wang Zhang's performance just now has already awakened him!
Stepping out of the Chongzheng Hall, Wang Zhang stayed in front of the hall for a while, with a gloomy expression on his pale face.

Aware of the emperor's intentions, Wang Zhang felt even more heavy.The corner of his mouth curled up with a bitter arc, thinking about the activities of the Yang family mentioned by the emperor, if Yang Bin really rebelled, his family would have been caught by the net.

But asking himself to ask Yang Bin, Wang Zhang didn't feel that this was selling his own face.
"What is Xianggong thinking?" Wang Jingchong's respectful voice rang in his ears.

Turning his head to look, Wang Jingchong had a flattering expression on his face, and in Wang Zhang's eyes, he always felt that there was something sinister about him.Not hiding his disgust, Wang Zhang said in a mocking tone: "I was thinking, Wang Shilang is loyal, which is rare in the world!"

His expression froze, and the cruelty in his eyes quickly faded away. Wang Jingchong lowered his head, pretending not to understand, and said: "My lord has praised me absurdly, but I really don't dare to be an official. I have the mandate of the king, and I should be loyal to my duty. Yang Binni In the case of the thief, if the Master has an order, the subordinate officials will do their best to help, and dare not neglect!"

"Hmph!" Responding with a cold snort, Wang Zhang walked away in a huff.

Similarly, Wang Jingchong also snorted coldly, and after he walked away, he murmured darkly to himself: "The old man insulted me, Yang Bin has already fallen, how long can you be rampant, hehehe..."

In the southwest of the imperial city, close to the Wudesi yamen, is where the Imperial Prison of the Han Dynasty is located. The prison is dense and heavily guarded.After Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, he devoted himself to lenient punishment and simplified administration. The Kaifeng government has been identifying unjust cases and clearing up prisons, while imperial prisons have been used even less.

The huge prison is not as terrifying as it sounds literally. The environment is not cold and humid, and there are no terrifying instruments of torture. It is just quiet, depressing and terrifying.

As the prisoner with the highest official position and the greatest power before he was imprisoned, Yang Bin enjoyed the strictest custody. Since entering this area, no outsider has been able to contact him.

Although the cell is not big, it is very tidy, with only a little mess, surrounded by copper walls and iron walls, with little light.Yang Bin just stayed here silently, with sunken eye sockets, protruding beard, haggard face, and obviously much thinner than before.Obviously, although he has not been tortured, the life in prison has always been difficult, especially for Yang Xianggong, who was once high and powerful.

The prison door inlaid with iron sheets was opened with difficulty, and a few rays of sunlight that were not considered bright leaked in like water. For Yang Bing, it was a bit dazzling. He subconsciously raised his hand to block the light, and only then did he see an official robe. Straight away from Wang Zhang in front of the door.

Noticing Wang Jingchong behind Wang Zhang, a wave of anger welled up in his heart, and his face turned cold.But quickly look away,
Smelling the inevitable smell of decay in the prison, looking at the old friend, stubbornly straightening his upper body, and looking at himself, although he is holding on, the embarrassment between the moods cannot be concealed.

Sighing slightly, Wang Zhang waved his hand: "You all go out and close the door!"

"Sir, I'm afraid this is inappropriate!" Hearing this, Wang Jingchong who was behind immediately expressed his objection.

"What's wrong? I want to interrogate the prisoner alone. Wang Shilang has an opinion?" Wang Zhang said lightly.

Seeing this, Wang Jingchong's expression was slightly cold, and he reminded in a deep voice: "Master, don't forget that Yang Bin is not an ordinary criminal! Besides, interrogation has its own rules, and my husband should not violate the rules!"

Ignoring the warning in his words, Wang Zhang took a firm attitude: "Your Majesty is in charge of this matter according to the truth. I have my own considerations. You don't need to make noise here. Step down!"

Under Wang Zhang's dominance, Wang Jingchong had no choice but to watch the jailer close the prison door and isolate himself from it.

However, the moment the prison door was closed, Wang Jingchong's expression changed, becoming indifferent, his eyes flickered, and a sinister smile hung on his face.

In Wang Jingchong's view, it was Wang Zhang who gave the handle to himself.How to report this matter to Liu Chengyou, he has already prepared a draft.Wang Zhang was in a strange state, he turned away from the left and right sides, and only saw the traitor Yang Bin, and the two talked secretly for a long time.
"Brother, I'm afraid it's inappropriate to offend a villain like this. You need to be careful! What happened to me, you should take it as a warning!" The conversation between Yang and Wang began with Yang Bin's reminder to Wang Zhang.

(End of this chapter)